Menus and Miles Tuesday May 21st

Hi--thanks for the note. So yeah I've confirmed what you said about fruit--when I first changed my food plan to add more veggies, carbs, fruits etc,  I found that my weight loss stalled. So I actually eat a bit less than my nutritionist has listed for me to eat. The amount I eat now seems to be a good proportion with the protein and fat, and I'm losing slowly, 1 lb a week, which seems to be fine considering I'm so close to goal, am working out like crazy, and getting my body fat % down. I like getting the nutrients, so am good with the amount I'm eating. BTW I eat veggies and whole grains too, so it's not fruit all the time :) We've just had a bunch in the fridge we've needed to eat up!

Hi guys,

Sending heartfelt thoughts and prayers to those in Oklahoma dealing with the aftermath of the tornado yesterday. Gail, if you check in from time to time and see this, I hope you and your family are alright.

MENU: (DS Maintenance Mode
B - 2 protein coffees (60g)
S - Fage Greek yogurt w/blueberries and a protein coffee (30g)
S - JayRobb protein bar
L - chil
S - peanuts
D - chicken thighs

VITES:
morning batch: done
4 calcium batches: done 
iron: done
evening batch: starting 

MILES:
none

Every time I see devastation I think about our LW's. 

Do you like the white meat of the chicken?  I LOVE the dark meat and thighs are my favorite!

Oh my, just drank my giant glass of metamucil and water too fast and oh the pain.  I am almost 4 mos out and that was the WORST restriction I have ever felt.  the last week or so I have been able to increase my volume a bit and I think I got a little overconfident.  Good reminder.

B oatmeal with almond milk, walnuts and cranberries

S almonds, baby bell and a few baby carrots

Ll sweet and spicy tuna pouch, cutie, mustard greens

S turkey breast, cheese stick and a few baby carrots

D pork chop, couscous salad, mustard greens

skim milk  8 oz

miles 40 minute walk

vites yes

Fluids 9 cups

carbohydrates 60

protein 78

Calories 807

At 4.5 years out I still can't gulp my fluids down.  The tightness in my throat and chest are great reminders and keep me under control most of the times.

Sounds Good! 

Odd day; the chicken salad sandwich was spread out as 3 meals (3 oz each) throughout the day. Went grocery shopping today so now I'm set for the rest of the week I should be pretty set food-wise...

May 21, 2013

Just my opinion....but your carbs are kind of high and your Protein is pretty low.  Protein is what burns calories and keeps us full.

You are right; it was an off day in which I had a bakery made sandwich (on a giant croissant. I went to Costco and now should be loaded up with good protein so days are more balanced. Thanks for the feedback!